This is the type of movie that people should be watching, but aren't. A subtle and perfectly acted portrayal of mental illness, probably one is the most realistic portrayals I've seen. Not over the top and not exploitive, and real. Rory Culkin nails this role and at a very young age had the insight to play a "mentally ill" person without acting like a "crazy person", like so many other actors assigned a role of this type of character often do. It's a character study, not a thriller, but keeps you interested and you become truly invested in what happens to Gabe. It's also interesting to see the genuine although misguided compassion of his smothering mom, and the struggle his family makes in their attempts to get him help. The last scene with Alice also shows that it is possible to show compassion for the people who live on the fringes of society. That's just about the only part of the movie that is not realistically portrayed. Most people who suffer from mental illness don't get this type of compassion from others. If you're looking for a fast paced thriller, this isn't it. If you want to see something totally engrossing that provides a lot of feels, this is a great movie. Sad it's probably seen by so few.
